– A fresh Ukrainian rocket means a customs strike. The scope is over a 1000 kilometres – announced Volodymyr Zelenski describing the capabilities of the "Long Neptune" rocket. Weapons giving fresh opportunities to Ukrainian troops have already been sent to soldiers. According to military expert Igor Romanenko, many effective attacks on targets in Russia are expected, utilizing it.
Successful tests of the fresh rocket utilized by the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed, in a Saturday speech, Volodymyr Zelenski. Ukrainian leader stressed that the army had long been working on improving the rocket, which range allows impact on strategically crucial targets in Russia.
– There have been reports of our rocket program today. There are crucial results. ‘Long Neptune’ was tested and successfully utilized in combat. A fresh Ukrainian rocket means a good impact. The scope is over a 1000 kilometers. Thank our Ukrainian producers and the military. We are inactive working to guarantee the safety of Ukraine," he said.
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According to unconfirmed information, ‘Long Neptune’ was utilized for firing on Russian oil refinery in Tuapse It was March 14th.
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On the capabilities of the "Long Neptune" rockets, he commented on the TSN.ua Igor Romanenko portal. General, erstwhile Deputy Chief of General Staff explained that the rocket had undergone a number of modifications and finally gives you the chance to hit on very different targets.
– First it was converted into Earth-to-earth rockets up to 400 kilometres. This was essential and crucial at the same time, but unfortunately it did not take place in the essential quantities. Now we're watching third phase of this modernisation – he said.
– The Neptune task was converted into complex with a much larger range, to a 1000 kilometers. This was demonstrated by the combat tests of the complex, namely the impact of Long Neptune on the oil refinery close Tuapse. This is very crucial to Ukraine – he added.
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The expert pointed out that The fresh weapon is “really impressive” due to the fact that it can scope goals even as far distant as St. Petersburg.
– Incidentally, we are developing at least six further programs for guided missiles: Pekło, Trembita and others. It's very important. These complexes have their own capabilities, as well as are much cheaper than abroad counterparts – Romanenko noted.
In the general's opinion, spectacular strikes can be expected soon, among others. for critical infrastructure facilities located deep in Russia. This has so far been impossible due to restrictions imposed by Western countries that have supplied long-range missiles.
